Jalalabad Airport

Jalalabad, Afghanistan

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Eastern Afghanistan's key gateway near the Pakistan border.

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Jalalabad, Afghanistan

Jalalabad Airport (IATA: JAA, ICAO: OAJL) is a domestic airport serving Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar Province in eastern Afghanistan. Situated near the Khyber Pass corridor, it holds strategic importance as a regional hub connecting eastern Afghanistan to Kabul and other domestic destinations. The airport has historically served both civilian and military purposes, particularly during the post-2001 NATO and U.S. military presence in Afghanistan. Following the Taliban takeover in August 2021, civilian flight operations were severely curtailed and the airport's operational status became limited. Nangarhar Province borders Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, making Jalalabad Airport a significant node for regional connectivity. Its operations have been intermittent in recent years due to the ongoing political and security situation in Afghanistan.

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The airport has a modest single terminal building with limited passenger facilities reflecting its regional domestic status.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to central Jalalabad is available via road, approximately 8–10 kilometers from the city center, with taxis and informal vehicles being the primary options.

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Kam Air and Ariana Afghan Airlines historically operated domestic routes to Jalalabad, though services have been severely disrupted since 2021.

Notable facts

›Located approximately 150 km east of Kabul along the Kabul–Jalalabad highway.
›The airport served as a forward operating base for U.S. and NATO forces during the Afghan War.
›Situated near the historic Khyber Pass trade and transit corridor.
›Civilian operations have been severely limited following the Taliban's return to power in August 2021.
›Nangarhar Province, which the airport serves, borders Pakistan's tribal regions.

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Jalalabad Airport, also known as Nangarhar Airport, and referred to as Jalalabad Airfield (JAF) by the U.S. military during the War in Afghanistan, is located next to the Kabul–Jalalabad Road, about 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of Jalalabad, which is the capital of Nangarhar Province in Afghanistan. It is a domestic airport under the country's Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoTCA), and serves the population of not only Nangarhar but also neighboring Kunar, Nuristan and Laghman provinces. It is also used by the Ministry of Defense for military purposes. Security in and around the airport is provided by the Afghan National Security Forces.

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